Town annual report of Braintree, Massachusetts for the year 1934, Part 12

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Publication date: 1934
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8-40 Ft. Adams Street Braintree


2-40 Ft. Elm Street Braintree


1-40 Ft. Prospect Street East Braintree 1-40 Ft. Independence Avenue Braintree South Braintree


2-40 Ft. Pond Street 1-40 Ft. Allen Street East Braintree


1-40 Ft. Grove Street South Braintree


1-40 Ft. King Hill Road South Braintree


1-40 Ft. Hancock Street, Reclamation Plant South Braintree


31 Total number of poles.


3-45 Ft. Commercial Street


2-45 Ft. Adams Street


East Braintree


Braintree


5 Total number of poles.


2-30 Ft. Pontano's Farm, Off Granite Street South Braintree


260


2-30 Ft. Commercial Street


1-30 Ft. West Street


1-30 Ft. Union Street


1-30 Ft. Peach Street


East Braintree


South Braintree


South Braintree


South Braintree


Grand Total of 199 Poles used for Replacements.


POLES USED DURING THE YEAR FOR NEW


CONSTRUCTION


1-35 Ft. Pearl Street South Braintree


1-35 Ft. Stedman Rubber Co., Off Hancock Street


1-35 Ft. Storrs Avenue ·


1-35 Ft. King Hill Road


4-35 Ft. Liberty Street


South Braintree


1-35 Ft. Walnut Street Braintree


1-35 Ft. Union Street


South Braintree


1-35 Ft. No. Bowditch Street East Braintree


1-35 Ft. Arlington Street


South Braintree


13


1-40 Ft. Watson Park


East Braintree


1-40 Ft. Brookside Road


East Branitree


2 Total.


1-30 Ft. Williams Avenue South Braintree


1-30 Ft. Hollis School, Washington Street Braintree


2 Total. Grand Total of 17 Poles used for New Construction.


STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES


Removed and Replaced.


1 Pearl Street


1 Pleasantview Avenue


5 Pond Street


South Braintree East Braintree South Braintree


261


South Braintree Braintree


South Braintree


4 Adams Street


1 Glenrose Avenue


1 Hobart Street


1 Arborway Drive


1 Pleasant Street


13 Granite Street


1 Summer Street


1 Hayward Street


East Braintree


2 Hillside Road


4 Shaw Street


1 Common Street


Braintree


South Braintree


2 Hall Avenue


South Braintree Braintree


1 Cochato Road


East Braintree


1 Hayward Street


East Braintree


. 1 Pearl Street


South Braintree


1 Sherbrook Avenue


Braintree


1 Cedar Street


Braintree


1 Liberty Street


South Braintree


1 River Street


Braintree


1 Cor. Hunt & Middle Streets


East Braintree


1 Grove Street


South Braintree


1 Cor. Berwick & Shaw Streets


East Braintree


1 Howard Street


East Braintree


1 Washington Street


Braintree


East Braintree


54 Total number of fixtures replaced.


NEW CONSTRUCTION


1 Washington Street


2 Haven Road


1 Berwick Street


2 Quincy Avenue


East Braintree


1 Hall Avenue


1 Hillside Avenue


South Braintree Braintree


East Braintree


South Braintree


East Braintree


262


Braintree


East Braintree


East Braintree


East Braintree Braintree


South Braintree South Braintree


East Braintree


East Braintree


1 Thayer Place


1 Wilkins Street


1 Quincy Avenue


1 West Street


Braintree


1 Grove Street


South Braintree


South Braintree


South Braintree


1 Pearl Street


South Braintree South Braintree


1 Thayer Place


1 Walnut Street


East Braintree


Braintree


East Braintree


18 Total number used for new construction.


STREET SERIES AND TRAFFIC LAMPS


Burned out and replaced at cost.


Number


C. P.


Cost


6


1000


$ 13.26


14


600


17.25


5


400


6.75


67


250


64.99


408


100


203.43


161


100


80.30


552


60


312.02


69


60 120 V.


13.77


1


No.


515


18x16


8.00


3


No.


118 White Way 20.44


1286 Total


$740.21


On December 31, 1934 we had in use 4979 meters or an increase over December 31, 1933 of 32 active services.


Our lines were increased by the following amounts of wire.


No. 6


27,634 Ft.


No. 4


35,871 Ft.


263


1 Azel Road


1 Tremont Street


1 Wilson Avenue


2 Bickford Road


No. 8 650 Ft. No. 1-0 1,075 Ft.


TOTAL


65,230


The following table shows the distribution of in- come over the several classes of accounts which we supply.


Source of Income 1934


1933


Difference


501 L. & P. $135,707.79 $150,910.24 $15,202.45*


501 Contracts


105,847.90


114,109.78


8,261.88*


Municipal


7,809.77


6,666.93


1,142.84₫


Street Lighting


12,000.00


12,000.00


$261,365.46 $283,686.95 $22,321.49*


*Decrease.


¿Increase.


OPERATING EXPENSES


OPERATING


601 Superintendence and La-


bor


$ 17,359.72


606 Boiler Fuel 58,447.75


607 Water 2,193.21


608 Lubricants 452.62


609 Station Tools Etc.


3,263.42


$81,716.72


MAINTENANCE


611 Station Structure 1,320.08


612 Boiler Plant


3,450.88


614 Turbo Generator Units


1,606.76


615 Electric Equipment


377.81


616 Accessory Electric Equip- ment 513.33


264


634 Electric Energy


Pur- chased


14,748.90


$22,017.76


TRANSMISSION AND OPERATION OPERATING


638 Transmission and Dist. Lines 6,013.45


639 Dist. of Tools 302.76


640 Inspect & Reset Meters . 1,087.18


641 Remove & Reset Meters. 1,990.35


642 Remove & Reset Trans- formers 312.06


$9,705.80


MAINTENANCE


646 Transformer and Sub Sta- tion 112.35


647 Transmission and Dist. of Lines 17,988.71


650 Meters and Transformers 895.12


651 Transformers 385.69


$19,381.87


UTILIZATION


OPERATION


654 Street Lights, labor


1,010.13


655 Municipal Street lamps 740.21


MAINTENANCE


$1,750.34


657 Street Lamps 1,490.19


659 Consumer's Installations 6,373.95


$7,864.14


265


GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES


660 Office, Commercial Salary 12,601.55


662 New Business 62.50


664 Advertising


106.01


666 Salaries, Light Board & Manager


5,005.00


Manager's and Light Board's Donation 295.00


667 Salaries, General Office. .


4,179.72


668 Office Expense


2,954.44


671 Insurance


3,830.93


673 Accidents and Damages. 16.90


675 Transportation


1,278.95


677 Maintenance of General Structure 209.43


678 Depreciation


24,720.53


679 Miscl. General Tax


106.49


GRAND TOTAL


$55,367.45 $197,804.08


Note: Included in the above total of expenses is the employees' donation to the Welfare Depart- ment, amounting to $8,303.07.


PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT


401 Credit


Balance Jan. 1,


1934


604,633.14


402 Credit Balance transfer-


red from income


37,998.82


$642,631.96


INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS


Land


8,965.00


Structures


109,457.36


Boiler Plant Equipment


115,075.86


266


Turbo-Generator Units


144,812.35


Electric Plant, Steam 73,857.97


Poles, Overhead Construction 114,042.42


Underground Conduits


14,625.53


Consumers' Meters


48,030.03


Line Transformers


64,087.16


$692,953.68


UTILIZATION EQUIPMENT


Street Lighting Equipment


20,111.76


$20,111.76


GENERAL EQUIPMENT


Office Equipment


6,434.23


Transportation Equipment 1,545.37


Laboratory Equipment 1,180.38


TOTAL PLANT INVESTMENT


$9,159.98


$722,225.42


ELECTRIC OPERATING REVENUES


Commercial and Domestic


501 Light Revenue 135,653.79


501 Power Revenue


105,847.90


502 Flat Rate Consumers


54.00


$241,555.69


MUNICIPAL REVENUE


505 Municipal Revenues


7,809.77


505 Street Lighting


12,000.00


TOTAL REVENUE


$19,809.77 $261,365.46


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INCOME STATEMENT


500 Operating Revenue 261,365.46 600 Operating Expenses 197,804.08


209 Jobbing Accounts


1,247.85


551 Taxes 39.43


550 Miscl. Deductions 24,275.28


Income Balance transferred to Profit and


Loss


$37,998.82


BALANCE SHEET-Assets


INVESTMENT


Plant Investment


722,225.42


$722,225.42


CURRENT ASSETS


Cash Operating Fund 7,288.44


Cash Depreciation Fund


45,075.70


$52,364.14


ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE


207 Light and Material


14,654.68


207 Power and Material


11,397.39


207 Municipal L. & P.


4,157.60


$30,209.67


INVENTORIES


Material and Supplies


22,957.54


$22,957.54


268


$63,561.38


$25,562.56


PREPAID ACCOUNTS


Prepaid Insurance 1,837.76


$1,837.76


205 Special Deposit 1,985.65


TOTAL


$1,985.65 $831,580.18


LIABILITIES


Appropriation for Construc-


tion


23,011.49


$23,011.49


CURRENT LIABILITIES


Accounts Payable


7,793.83


$7,793.83


APPROPRIATE SURPLUS


Appr. for Constr. Repayment 23,157.25


Loans Repayment 133,000.00


Profit and Loss 642,631.96


Special Deposit


1,985.65


TOTAL


$800,774.86 $831,580.18


OPERATION FUND


Debit


Balance, December 30, 1933 4,839.41


Receipts, Consumers' 278,924.68


Street Lighting


12,000.00


$295,764.09


269


Credit


Accounts Payable 11,061.06


Transferred to Depreciation


24,720.53


Plant Extension


59,712.63


Paid to Town


15,157.25


Operation


177,824.18


Balance, December 31, 1934


7,288.44


$295,764.09 1


DEPRECIATION ACCOUNT


-


Debit


January 1, 1934, Balance 20,355.17


Transferred from Income 24,720.53


$45,075.70


December 31, 1934, Balance


45,075.70


$45,075.70


OPERATION FUND BALANCE DEC. 31, 1934 $7,288.44


ACCOUNTS PAYABLE BALANCE DEC. 31, 1934 $7,793.83


Cash received and paid to Town Treasurer as per cash book $290,924.68 received and $290,924.68 paid to Town Treasurer.


Total amount of Accounts Receivable, itemized on a previous page, $30,209.67.


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ANNUAL REPORT


OF THE


Police Department OF THE


TOWN OF BRAINTREE


FROM


December 31, 33' to December 31, '34


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REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR 1934


January 1, 1935.


Board of Selectmen, Town of Braintree, Braintree, Mass.


Gentlemen:


I herewith submit report of the Braintree Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1934.


Whole number Arrests


530


Male 509


Female


21


Residents


295


Non-Residents


235


No. 1 CRIMES AGAINST PERSON 59


Offenses


Male


Female


Res.


Non-Res.


Total


Abandonment


2


1


1


2


3


Assault & Battery


21


2


18


5


23


Assault intent to kill


1


1


1


Breaking & Entering


13


1 10


4


14


Illegitimacy


3


2


1 3


Manslaughter


2


2


2


Rape


1


1


1


Robbery


9


6


3


1


Accessory to Robbery


1


1


1


Threats


2


2


2


54


5


42


17


59


272


No. 2 CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY


34


Offenses


Male


Female


Res.


Non-Res.


Total


Breaking windows


3


3


3


Concealing leased Property


1


1


1


Larceny


26


2


21


7 28


Trespass


2


2


2


32


2


27


7


34


No. 3 CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER


437


Offenses


Male


Female


Res.


Non-Res.


Total


Adultery


1


1 2


2


Affray Public Street


2


2


2


Alien Possessing Arms


1


1


1


Arrests for Out Town Police


... . 27


21


6


27


Default


8


7


1


S


Delinquent child


3


1


4


4


Desertion


4


1


3


4


Disturbing Peace


5


4


1


5


Drunkenness


217


4 136


85 221


Evading Taxi Fare


1


1


1


Exposing Person


1


1


1


Neglect family-Non-Support


18


2


12


8 20


Neglected children


1


1


2


2


Non-Payment wages


4


1 2


3


5


Op. M. V. Und. Influence


30


6


24


30


Stubborn child


1


1


1


Tramp - vagrants


3


3


3


Unlicensed dog keeping


1


1


1


Viol. Bldg. Laws


1


1


1


273


Viol. Health Laws 1


1


1


Viol. M. V. Laws 84


4


14


74


88


Viol. Parole 1


Viol. Probation


7


5


2


7


1


1


423


14 226 211 437


RECAPITULATION


No. 1.


Crimes Against Person


59


No. 2. Crimes Against Property


34


No. 3. Crimes Against Public Order


437


Total Arrests


530


COMPLAINTS, ETC.


Accidents .. Minor 97


Serions . .


116


Fatal


3


. .


Ambulance trips 162


Buildings found open 111


Cats


130


CWA slips delivered 344


Dogs


572


Fire Alarms answered


84


Holes in streets reported


110


Insane Cases-Male Residents Female Rsidents Female Non-Resident 1


7


Lanterns put out 59


13


Messages delivered


185


Miscellaneous 1727


Missing Persons-Male Residents 40


Female Residents 13


Male Non-Residents 15


Female Non-Residents 4


274


8


Lodging given


1


1


Viol. Wgts. & Measure 1


Releases - Drunks 135


Stolen cars - Braintree 14


Stolen cars - recovered 14


Street Lights reported out 52


Sudden Deaths-Male Residents


6


Male Non-Resident 1


Female Resident 1


Sunday Permits labor 35


Wagon trips 108


Summonses-Braintree 127


Out of Town 132


Subpoenas-Braintree 78


Out of Town 24


Code: Auto Accidents. M-Minor-Accident in which Property Damage only is incurred. S- Serious-Accident is which personal injury, how- ever slight, is sustained. F-Fatal-Accident in whhich death occurs.


I have recommended to the Finance Committee the appointmnt of one new permanent patrolman, in view of the fact that it cost over $2,000 to cover beats during absence of regular men because of injuries and sickness, during the year 1934.


At this time I wish to extend my sincere thanks to the Honorable Board of Selectmen, and all others who have shown a spirit of co-operation toward my department.


1


Respectfully submitted,


JOHN J. HEANEY, Chief of Police.


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ANNUAL REPORT


OF THE


Board of Health OF THE


TOWN OF BRAINTREE


FROM


December 31,33' to December 31, '34


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REPORT OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT


January 2, 1935.


To the Citizens of the Town of Braintree:


The Board of Health hereby submits its report for the year ending December 31, 1934.


We have tried to do our best work during the past year to improve the general health conditions in the town, and to investigate all cases of unsanitary con- ditions reported to us. Our Agent, Mr. Mortimer Peck, has done most satisfactory and efficient work for us along this line, and we take this opportunity to express our appreciation of his services.


In December we printed new Rules and Regula-' tions of the Board of Health, combined with new Rules and Regulations for Plumbing. This is the first time since 1929 that new Rules and Regulations have been printed, and several changes have been made, ' particularly in the quarantine requirements. We have adopted the requirements' recommended by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and ap- proved by the Massachusetts Association of Boards of Health. These regulations will be published in the Braintree Citizen on January 11, 1935.


At the diphtheria clinic in May, 431 children were treated, 119 of whom were pre-school children. 377 were given all three inoculations, and 54 children re- ceived less than three. The fact that only two cases of diphtheria"were reported during the year - and one of those was a Boston child who was visiting rela-


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tives here-is adequate proof that we are well repaid for the comparatively small amount of money spent each year for the diphtheria clinic.


A study of the tabulation of reported diseases dangerous to the public health, which follows this re- port, will show that 1934 was a "measles year". 290 cases were reported, compared with 10 reported in 1933. This condition was prevalent everywhere, and it was anticipated, because statistics have proven that measles runs in cycles, and that we may expect an epidemic regularly. We also had many cases of mumps reported, and we know there were many other cases which were not reported to the Board. We urge that any case of contagious disease in a family be re- ported to the Board by the family if no doctor has been called, in order that a record may be kept of it.


The Chadwick Clinic is still being conducted by the State under the ten-year program. X-rays and physical examinations are given once a year, and every three months Miss Collins, the school nurse, weighs and measures the children on this list. During 1935 the State proposes to start a new 10-year pro- gram on this very valuable tuberculosis clinic.


For two years no money has been appropriated by the Town for follow-up work in tuberculosis, and as a result a rather bad condition exists because no follow-up work can be done on tuberculosis cases and contracts.


The Norfolk County Health Association is to have a representative here for part-time work start- ing the first of January and to continue until we can have money appropriated to take care of the work. She will go over the records and bring them up to date, look up case histories, and make as many visits


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as her limited time will allow. This is done by the Norfolk County Health Association with the money received from the sale of Christmas seals. The serv- ice is only temporary, and our need is even greater than ever for an appropriation with which we can arrange to have the work carried on from where they leave off.


We wish to acknowledge here the splendid co- operation of Dr. Pillsbury, Superintendent of the Nor- folk County Hospital, who has helped us a great deal with the State subsidies for Braintree residents at the hospital. At the present time we are receiving sub- sidy for each patient at the hospital who has a Brain- tree settlement.


The licenses to sell denatured alcohol, which have been issued by the Board of Health in the past, are now issued by the Board of Selectmen, as required by a state law passed last spring. This department will still issue licenses for methyl and wood alcohol.


We wish to thank the Park Commissioners for opening a public dump at the Watson Park in East Braintree, thus relieving a very bad situation in that part of the town.


For the first time in several years the Board of Health was able to stay within its appropriation in 1934, and there are no 1934 bills outstanding. We hope that for 1935 the Town will again appropriate an adequate amount.


We have asked for money for a dental clinic for 1935. This is needed very badly, because no dental work has been done in the schools for two years. We recommend that this fund be turned over to the School Department, because we believe they can


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handle it more efficiently and with less loss of time and money, because of course the children treated are school children, and the work is really part of a child health program.


We wish to acknowledge with much appreciation the generosity and co-operation of the School Com- mittee and Mr. Fisher, Superintendent, in permitting us to use their office, and in allowing their secretary to take care of our clerical work.


Respectfully submitted,


JOHN J. ATKINSON, Chairman DWIGHT A. CHANDLER THOMAS J. HENSHON, Clerk Board of Health.


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REPORT OF SCERETARY TO BOARD OF HEALTH


January 2, 1935.


To the Braintree Board of Health:


I submit herewith my report as Secretary to the Board of Health for the year 1934.


I hold receipts from the Town Treasurer for li- censes issued as follows :


4 Scavenger $ 4.00


5 Undertaker 5.00


11 Alcohol 11.00


3 Oleomargarine 3.00


87 Milk


43.50


$ 66.50


The Town has also received the following reim- bursements on account of contagious diseases :


City of Boston-


Tuberculosis case $ 115.70


Town of Norwell-


Scarlet fever case 357.00


State subsidies on


Tuberculosis cases at Norfolk


County Hospital 1,556.42


,


$2,029.12


Total receipts by the Town on ac-


count of the Board of Health. . $2,095.62


Attached hereto is a schedule of diseases danger- ous to public health which were submitted in 1934.


Respectfully submitted,


THELMA MacKENZIE, Secretary.


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283


REPORT OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES FOR 1934


Jan.


Feb.


Mar.


Apr.


May


June


July


Aug.


Sept.


Oct.


Nov.


Dec.


Total


Chicken Pox


12


2


4 1 . 2 2


2


1 15


41


Diphtheria


2


2


Dog bite


2


4


5 4


6 3 45


5


1


39


German Measles


1


1


2


Lobar Pneumonia


1


2


1


1:


2


7


Measles


3 35 67 110 52 21


2


290


Mumps


3 6


1


2 11 14 24


61


Scarlet Fever


3


1


3


5.16 6 4


3 4


45


Septic Sore Throat


1


1


Tuberculosis


1


1


.2 1


3


12 2


1


14


Whooping Cough


2


6


6


14 11


3 3


2


47


Gonorrhea


2


1


1


3 3


1


3


3


17


Syphilis


3


1 1


2


1


1


9


Totals


25 49 82 142 88 47 23. 7 14 18 29 51 575


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REPORT OF MEAT INSPECTOR


January 2, 1935.


To the Braintree Board of Health:


I submit herewith my annual report for the year ending December 31, 1934 covering markets, bakeries and slaughtering.


Markets and bakeries inspected 96


Hogs inspected 84


Veal inspected 1


Respectfully submitted,


STAFFORD S. BRIDGHAM Meat Inspector.


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REPORT OF MILK INSPECTOR


January 2, 1935.


To the Board of Health of the Town of Braintree:


Gentlemen :


I hereby submit my report as Milk Inspector for the Town of Braintree for 1934:


Permits issued 87


No cases of milk born disease have been reported during the year.


Most of the milk sold in Braintree is handled by the larger distributors. There are, however, a few smaller concerns whose milk, together with that of the larger distributor, should be periodically analysed and the results published the local papers. I recom- mend that a sum of money be appropriated for this work.


Respectfully submitted,


MORTIMER N. PECK Milk Inspector.


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REPORT OF THE INSPECTORS OF PLUMBING


January 2, 1935.


To the Braintree Board of Health:


Gentlemen:


We wish to submit our report for the inspection of Plumbing for the year 1934.


There were 151 inspections made. Plumbing and fixtures to the value of eighteen thousand eight hun- dred dollars ($18,800) were installed, consisting of 17 boilers, 7 Owater closets, 54 lavatories, 22 combina- tion sink and trays, 39 bath tubs, 26 sinks, 4 shower baths, 5 gas storage tanks, 3 electric storage systems, 2 urinals, 10 wash trays, 1 water cooler and 6 stack heaters. A total of 259 fixtures.


There were 73 sewer connections completed in 1934.


Respectfully submitted,


WALTER B. SKINNER ISRAEL P. WESTON Inspectors of Plumbing.


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ANNUAL REPORT


OF THE


Water Department


OF THE


TOWN OF BRAINTREE


FROM


December 31, '33 to December 31, '34


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COMMISSIONERS AND OFFICERS OF THE WATER DEPARTMENT 1934


GEORGE A. WALKER, Chairman Term Expires 1935


THOMAS E. SEARS Term Expires 1937


JOSEPH LANDERS Term Expires 1936


OTIS B. OAKMAN, Treasurer


HARRISON W. MACOMBER, Secretary and Purchasing Agent


JOHN W. MULCAHY, Superintendent FRANCIS J. O'ROURKE, Chief Engineer


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REPORT OF THE WATER COMMISSIONERS


The Board of Water Commissioners submit the Annual Report of the Water Department for the year ending December 31, 1934.


The Purification or Filtration Plant at Great Pond was put in operation in May, 1934.


On May 16, 1934 filtered water was first delivered from the plant, which has been operated without in- teruption since that time.


The plant was erected and put in operation at a cost within the amount appropriated.


The plant could not, so we are informed, be repro- duced today without the expenditure of a sum of money far greater than what we spent on the con- struction of it.


Braintree citizens, instead of making apologies for, as formerly, can now really brag about the water being served them.


We have completed three major extensions of water main projects: - Granite Street, Sunny Side Park and Penns Hill.


These projects were done as ERA Projects and at a saving to the town as the Water Department fur- nished the material and the ERA provided the labor.


We are also beautifying the grounds at Little Pond and the new Filtration Plant as ERA Projects.


When the above projects are completed, Braintree should have the grounds around its Water Plants in a condition which will compare favorable to other Water Plants, municipal or private.


Following are the reports of the Treasurer, Secre- tary, Registrar, Collector, and Superintendent.


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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO WATER TAKERS AND PROPERTY OWNERS


In accordance with the provisions of a recent Act of the Massachusetts Legislature, accepted by the Town of Braintree.


UNPAID WATER BILLS ARE A LIEN ON REAL ESTATE and payment of same can be enforced through sale of the property by the Tax Collector in the same manner as in the collection of taxes.


The practice of SHUTTING OFF the supply for NON-PAYMENT of DELINQUENT BILLS is NOT AFFECTED by the lien law in any way.


All water bills are "DELINQUENT" if not paid within TWENTY DAYS after they are rendered and become due.


CHANGING OWNERSHIP OF PROPERTY


When buying or selling real estate it is important that ADJUSTMENT of WATER BILLS be made as of date of transfer in like manner as for taxes.


To assist in making such adjustments the Water Department Office will gladly furnish meter readings and other desired information upon application.


The names and addresses of new owners should be given PROMPTLY to the Water Office, in order that ensuing bills may be properly rendered and possible unnecessary expense and annoyance avoided.


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We desire to express our appreciation to those conveyancers who - without the incentive of a lien law-have previously provided for such adjustments of water rates in the transfer of property and request a general similar co-operation in future transfers of property to the mutual advantage of all concerned.


H. W. MACOMBER,


Water Registrar.


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MAINTENANCE


Payroll


$3,382.60


Supplies, Printing, & Stationery


738.60


Telephones 557.13


Express & Freight


14.32


Commissioner's Salary


255.00


Secretary's Bond


50.00


Randolph Water Dept.


304.53


Holbrook Water Dept.


304.53


$5,606.17


GREAT POND PUMPING STATION


Payroll


$5,410.06


Power


3,825.18


Light


39.38


Fuel


679.13


Oil


108.21


Supplies


347.43


Repairs


1,189.87


Express


1.50


$11,600.76


LITTLE POND PUMPING STATION


Payroll


$736.75


Power & Light


906.12


Fuel


77.05


Supplies


24.91


Repairs


34.69


$1,779.52


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SYSTEM MAINTENANCE


Payroll $5,099.12


Supplies 719.16


$5,818.28


SERVICES IN STREET


Payroll


$502.62


Brass Fittings


187.37


Lead Pipe


127.23


Outside Labor


173.45


$990.67


SERVICES OUTSIDE STREET


Payroll


$1,507.80


Brass Fittings


562.05


Lead Pipe


381.66


Outside Labor


520.26


$2,971.77


METERS


Payroll


$50.00


Meters


901.71


$951.71


METER REPAIRS


Payroll


$944.62


Parts


948.12


$1,892.74


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METER READING


Payroll


$1,371.42


Supplies


18.00


$1,389.42


HYDRANTS


Payroll


$217.29


Hydrants & Gates


533.58


$750.87


HYDRANT REPAIRS


Payroll


$203.46


Repairing


110.70


$314.16


HYDRANTS TESTING & FLUSHING


Payroll $77.18


$77.18


MAIN PIPE EXTENSIONS


Payroll $1,275.96


Pipe 5,729.43


Laying & Rock Excavation 9,941.00


Valves & Rock Fittings 687.14


Lead, Jute, & Supplies 1,148.05


Freight 147.91


$18,929.49 /


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MAIN PIPE REPAIRS


Payroll


$292.67


Pipe & Fittings


426.88


$719.55


GARAGE


Payroll


$368.25


Fuel


66.60


$434.85


AUTOMOBILES


New Ford Truck


$673.80


New Ford Coupe


804.00


Remodeling White Truck


391.94


Gas & Oil


653.45


Repairs


368.25


Reg. of Motor Vehicles


21.00


Advertising


3.00


$2,915.44


STAND PIPE AND MAIN PIPE LOANS


Art. 95, 1926 Bonds Retired . . $5,000.00


Interest 600.00


Art. 17, 1930 Bonds Retired 3,000.00 Interest 840.00


$9,440.00


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SUPERINTENDENT


Salary


$2,360.56


$2,360.56


LAND TAKING


Land


$100.00


Taxes


46.66


Engineer & Costs


205.34


$352.00


DONATIONS


Employees to Welfare Dept.


$817.96




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